Shea serves as the Director of Staff Operations for the Downtown community in Barrett, The Honors College. He has dedicated his career to motivating students through sustainability education, holistic wellness exploration, and social justice initiatives.

Sara El-Sayed researches the power of deliciousness and wisdom of Indigenous foodways in addition to leading outreach for the Swette Center's organic farming initiatives in Arizona.

Melissa Nelson, professor of Indigenous sustainability, researches biocultural heritage and environmental justice, intercultural solidarity, and the renewal and celebration of community health and cultural arts.